Adjournment debate on Tuesday, 2 February 2010, in the House of Commons, led by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor. The answering member was Lord Coaker.

Schools Funding (Cornwall)

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on schools funding in Cornwall.

Secondary information

Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 505 c65-72WH
Session: 2009-10
Department: Department for Children, Schools and Families
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Lord Coaker | 505 c72WH (Link to this contribution) I accept that point. The argument is not about bringing that number to zero. It is used as a figure ...; Lord Taylor of Goss Moor | 505 c71WH (Link to this contribution) I am sure that the Minister has the same experience as me—there is no Member of Parliament who does ...; Lord Coaker | 505 c70WH (Link to this contribution) If I do not answer any of the questions asked by the hon. Member for Truro and St. Austell (Matthew ...; Lord Taylor of Goss Moor | 505 c67-9WH (Link to this contribution) Although I will return to some issues about Cornwall council, the whole context of my argument at th...; Julia Goldsworthy | 505 c67WH (Link to this contribution) Is my hon. Friend aware of the data on academic achievement that back that up? Research undertaken b...; Lord Taylor of Goss Moor | 505 c72WH (Link to this contribution) My hon. Friend's point was that the 11 per cent. figure is deeply misleading. There are schools that...; Lord Coaker | 505 c72WH (Link to this contribution) Of course all those things need to be taken into account. That is why it is better for the local aut...; Julia Goldsworthy | 505 c72WH (Link to this contribution) On spare places, is it not also a concern that many of the village schools are old buildings? On my ...; Lord Coaker | 505 c71-2WH (Link to this contribution) I accept the point that poverty does not exist only in urban areas and that there is rural poverty. ...; Lord Taylor of Goss Moor | 505 c65-7WH (Link to this contribution) Thank you, Lady Winterton. It is nice to get the leeway of a few extra minutes. That is very welcome...; Dan Rogerson | 505 c67WH (Link to this contribution) Lady Winterton, I apologise for not being here at the start of the debate. I was elsewhere attending...; Lord Taylor of Goss Moor | 505 c67WH (Link to this contribution) That is exactly right and it is acknowledged in the county. This has been a long-term process. I am ...
Subjects: Cornwall Finance Local education authorities Schools
Link: View this Parliamentary proceeding on www.publications.parliament.uk

Schools Funding (Cornwall)

Secondary information

Librarians' tools